Elmira, MO Demographics

A map of Elmira's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16	33	94.1%	84.6%
Multiracial	1	4	5.9%	10.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	5.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Elmira, Missouri has an estimated population of 17, a dramatic decrease from the 39 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmira, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmira has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elmira, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmira is ranked the 1040th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elmira was ranked the 1026th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmira's White Population

16 residents of Elmira, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmira is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Elmira ranks 807th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's White population has declined by an estimated 51.5%. White residents' share of Elmira's population has increased from 84.6% to 94.1%.

Elmira is more White than neighboring Polo (88.3% White), Vibbard (93.9% White), and Crystal Lakes (82.3% White). Elmira is less White than neighboring Lawson (95.2% White), and Excelsior Estates (97.9% White).

Elmira's Black Population

0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmira is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Elmira ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elmira's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmira is less Black than neighboring Polo (1.3% Black), and Crystal Lakes (0.9% Black).

Elmira's Asian Population

0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmira is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Elmira ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elmira's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmira is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Lakes (0.2% Asian).

Elmira's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmira is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elmira ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Elmira is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawson (1.5% Hispanic), Polo (1.3% Hispanic), Excelsior Estates (0.4% Hispanic), and Crystal Lakes (2.3% Hispanic).

Elmira's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmira is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmira ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmira's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmira is less Native American/Other than neighboring Polo (2.3% Native American/Other).

Elmira's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Elmira, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmira is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elmira ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 10.3% to 5.9%.

Elmira is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawson (3.3% Multiracial), and Excelsior Estates (1.7% Multiracial). Elmira is less Multiracial than neighboring Polo (6.9% Multiracial), Vibbard (6.1% Multiracial), and Crystal Lakes (14.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.